The resolution ofRound table: “Contemporary

students’ issues” in the frames of International Forum of Medical

Students “D.O.C.” April 17-19, 2012 S.D.Asfendiyarov Kazakh National

Medical University, Almaty, Kazakhstan.

In order to implement the resolution of “To Success through Partnership and Innovation” round table, held in the framework of “the University Days - 2011” the International Forum of Medical Students «DOC - Development. Opportunities. Cooperation.» was run on the KazNMU bazes. Forum’s purpose was to develop cooperation among the students of KazNMU partner universities, creation and implementation of joint international students projects.

The Forum program included the competition on the best joint international students projects, roundtable on “Contemporary students’ issues”,  communication skills training, cultural activities (Fair of cultures, a celebration of Nauruz, KazNMU and Almaty excursion tours).

University participants of the Forum: S.D.Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University, Almaty, Kazakhstan. Karagandy State Medical University, Kazakhstan IKTU by named H.A.Yasavi, Kazakhstan South Kazakhstan State Pharmaceutical Academy, Kazakhstan Akhunbayev Kyrgyz Satet Medical Academy, Kyrgyzstan International University of Kyrgyzstan, Kyrgyzstan Astrakhan State Medical Academy, Russia Saint-Petersburg State Chemical-Pharmaceutical Academy, Russia Kirov State Medical Academy, Russia National Pharmaceutical University of Ukraine, Ukraine

Among 56 participants there were students of medical faculty, young researchers of leading Universities of Russia, Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan participated in the work of the Forum “D.O.C.”.

As a result of Forum “D.O.C.”. the following recommendations have been worked out:

1. Create International Association of medical students “The Bridge of Friendship”, IAMS with the appropriate set of documentation: rules, regulations and recognizable international logo of Association.

2. Create the web site of Association including the following headings in the languages of partner universities:

Student forum Science, education, international cooperation News of upcoming events in partner universities Student life, student organizations, unions of partner universities Development strategy of student community in partner universities Contacts of all Association members including the web sites of the

Universities

2. Create the web site of Association including the following headings in the languages of partner universities (continuation):

Interviews with leading specialists Information on the projects Actively developing sectors of medicine in partner universities Video lections of leading specialists, telemedicine Webinars, online conferences of Association members Current programs on academic, trainee mobility within the partner

universities

3. The chairmanship in Association

will be for a period of 1 (one) year with the right to depute the responsibilities to the next chair country of Association.

Aiming to provide the succession and chain of activities there will be 3 universities to carry the responsibilities of the chairmanship in the Association in equal measure.

They are: 1 university – current chair University, 1 University preceding chair University, 1 University taking the role of the future chair University.

4. Create responsible group within each partner university and the main responsibilities of that group will be the following:

Be in touch with all Association members

Hold bilateral events

Plan the Association activities on international levels distinguishing the responsible University

Choose the chairman/ leader and other responsible people of Association on the within each University

Take into account there should be one person responsible for introduction/ implementation of innovative projects in medical universities

Promote student science through conferences, online conferences, educational seminars and seasonal schools

5. Hold international Forum of medical students “D.O.C.” annually in partner universities the main goal of which will be the following:

Give the report on implemented work/ activities and the future plan of actions

Enhance international relations between Association members

Develop and implement joint scientific, innovative projects

Exchange experience, brighten professional competence and erudition of Association members

Widen the Association membership

6. Partner universities can create joint financial Fund with the aim to:

Award the best project within International Forum of Medical Students and students organizations “D.O.C.”

Support implementation of winning project

Hold programs of social support (f.ex.: scholarships) upon availability

Provide commercialization of projects Contribute annual organizational membership fees for Association

development and programs

7. The activities agreed within the

realization of Round table

“Contemporary students’ issues”resolution will be reflected in strategic development

documents of partner universities and implemented in the

action plan of authorized organs in the countries-members

of Association.

8. Partner universities can use the Association logo for noncommercial printed and

other advertisement which is meant to be distributed along

with logo usage on educational and medical exhibitions.

Thank you

Please send us your feedback to iams.almaty@kaznmu.kz